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back to you. >> lisa stark in washington. the m.t.s.b. dropped the union as a party, saying it violated rules by discussing the investigation with the media. >>> detroit, known as the motor city, can add a new title, the nation's largest bankrupt city. a michigan judge ruled that detroit can enter bankruptcy. it clears the way for cuts in pensions and retirement workers. bond holders face major losses. diane eastabrook has the story. >> orr wants the plan to be as easy as possible. it's likely everyone will take a financial haircut. >> judge steven rhodes gave the green light to cut pensions, sell city access and cut debts. outside, detroit municipal workers and retirees protested. retiree david sole called it a death sentence. >> our pensions might go on the chopping block. our art institute, our water department may be sold off. >> the judge said bankruptcy may be the only way to breathe new life into detroit given its $18 billion debt. cum bling infrastructure. in his ruling the judge said: >> in a controversial decision rhodes said re
back to you. >> lisa stark in washington. the m.t.s.b. dropped the union as a party, saying it violated rules by discussing the investigation with the media. >>> detroit, known as the motor city, can add a new title, the nation's largest bankrupt city. a michigan judge ruled that detroit can enter bankruptcy. it clears the way for cuts in pensions and retirement workers. bond holders face major losses. diane eastabrook has the story. >> orr wants the plan to be as easy as...
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lisa, good morning to you. so transportation experts have been talking about this technology that may have prevented the crash. can you tell us a little bit more about that. . >> good morning, stephanie. it's called positive train control. it's a safety system that congress has mandated for the railroads. it is supposed to be in place by the end of 2015. it is partially a computer system, but it uses gps, and senators on the train and tracks. we talked with ntsb board member earlier today about this system. >> positive train control, which is a -- a technical name for a system that prevents trains from occupying the same set of tracks. it does provide signals for the train to slow. we don't know if that would have made a difference in this accident. we'll certain be looking at that. >> this is a very complicated and expensive system to install. metro north which ran the train has already told the federal government it will not make the 2015 deadline. it wants an extra three years. so stephanie any system like t
lisa, good morning to you. so transportation experts have been talking about this technology that may have prevented the crash. can you tell us a little bit more about that. . >> good morning, stephanie. it's called positive train control. it's a safety system that congress has mandated for the railroads. it is supposed to be in place by the end of 2015. it is partially a computer system, but it uses gps, and senators on the train and tracks. we talked with ntsb board member earlier today...
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al jazeera's lisa stark is in washington with that side of the story, lisa good afternoon. what is the latest on the investigation? >> well, stephanie we are expecting some new information in a few short hours before the ntsb has released the press again. that work is continuing on the scene but also right here in washington, d.c, at the ntsb lab. they have the two data recorders from the train in the lab. the are trying to download to see what it may reveal. they want to know how fast was that train going and did the operator try oapply the brakes and if so, when. the operator has reportedly said he did try to engage the brakes and they did not work. the event recorder should tell them if that was the case. they will interview the trainer operator to find out exactly what was going on in the moments before that derailment. the ntsb is also going to be looking back at the last 4248, 72 hours before this accident. what was going on with the crew at that time? especially what was their sleep patterns? you may remember when this train left poukeepsie very early in the morning,
al jazeera's lisa stark is in washington with that side of the story, lisa good afternoon. what is the latest on the investigation? >> well, stephanie we are expecting some new information in a few short hours before the ntsb has released the press again. that work is continuing on the scene but also right here in washington, d.c, at the ntsb lab. they have the two data recorders from the train in the lab. the are trying to download to see what it may reveal. they want to know how fast...
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lisa stark in washington for us. thank you. >> three years after his manslaughter conviction dave warren stands trial again. he was one of three officers convicted in the killing of henry glover. we're live in new orleans , ben, what can you tell bus this new trial, and what will be different about the first? >> reporter: stephanie, essentially we're going to see two completely new trials. when the officer was on trial he was on actua trial with two othr police officers, and there was a cover up of this murder and the trial evolved around the fact that henry glover had been taken in a car, it was lit on fire near the west bank and burned. that was the major component of it. here now defense attorneys say that was not a fair trial. they wanted that to change. they went to appellate court and that was overturned. we're seeing essentially a completely different trial. we're seeing different evidence and nothing from those other officers will be admitted in this trial. this is a major civil rights case and nationally kno
lisa stark in washington for us. thank you. >> three years after his manslaughter conviction dave warren stands trial again. he was one of three officers convicted in the killing of henry glover. we're live in new orleans , ben, what can you tell bus this new trial, and what will be different about the first? >> reporter: stephanie, essentially we're going to see two completely new trials. when the officer was on trial he was on actua trial with two othr police officers, and there...
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lisa stark is in washington with that side of the story. what is the latest on the investigation. >> reporter: good morning p they tell me that they plan to interview the operator of this train this afternoon. he was injured in the crash. he is in the hospital, but they plan to talk to him about what happened in moments before the train went off the rail. the operator was drug and alcohol tested. we don't know the results of those tests. also they have subpoenaed his cell phone records. this has become a standard procedure after accidents likes these. the question is was that operator texting or talking on his phone when he shouldn't have been, when he should have been driving the train. they'll take a close look at those cell phone records. the trains involved in this accident were older rail cars. thethe ntsb continues its investigation. it will be on scene for 7 to 10 days working up the final investigation many months after that. stephanie? >> okay, lisa stark with the latest on the investigation. from washington, thank you. well, turni
lisa stark is in washington with that side of the story. what is the latest on the investigation. >> reporter: good morning p they tell me that they plan to interview the operator of this train this afternoon. he was injured in the crash. he is in the hospital, but they plan to talk to him about what happened in moments before the train went off the rail. the operator was drug and alcohol tested. we don't know the results of those tests. also they have subpoenaed his cell phone records....
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lisa free people in jest. protesting the days due to address the rally later in the day where he's expected to spell out that the pounds meanwhile government seems to be taking a tougher line to tread past seventeen prime minister says. the time photo contest and it's time to the protests and ego will be invested as soon as possible lena has been accused of treason and taunts which can carry the death penalty. well it has been in deep sorrow on the hearing the news that's now summoned out of pasta way to put a suiting sat down with ethiopian ambassador to china for his reaction on madonna's concert. you see things we know that you are a former foreign minister of the ethiopian we come to china. so you have very close relationship with you what does an awesome journey to you and what's your feeling of the costs of health and which on the opel p it was his skull. with only one of the movies and uncle my own the expresso. one of them the people the government holly and critics. opal on toes off the cuff. winfield
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investigation, meantime, continues. >> lisa stark, thank you. the federal agency investigating the crash relieved the rail union from the investigation, citing a breach in confidentiality. joining us now from portland oregon is randy russ, he's a strain conductor, and a mem befr of the oregan united transportation union. good morning, good to see you. >> hello. >> give us your reaction to what weigh heard about the engineer falling for nodding off, so to speak. is this something that just happens? >> well, yes, it can happen under those circumstances. as i have been following it, i know the engineers been running that run for a period of time. even though it's - from your previous reporter, the - he got his rest, there's a certain comfort zone you get into when you work over a certain period of track on a regular basis. there's a rhythm of the rail. you get riding on that, even at the high speeds, that you can - you can nod off. we all do it. it happens all the time. >> i guess truckers call it white line fever. it's similar, right. >> yes, it's
investigation, meantime, continues. >> lisa stark, thank you. the federal agency investigating the crash relieved the rail union from the investigation, citing a breach in confidentiality. joining us now from portland oregon is randy russ, he's a strain conductor, and a mem befr of the oregan united transportation union. good morning, good to see you. >> hello. >> give us your reaction to what weigh heard about the engineer falling for nodding off, so to speak. is this...
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lisa stark joins us from washington. what is the latest? >> that train should have been going at 30 miles an hour around the curve. there are no published reports this morning including from wabc, those reports indicate that the engineer, william rockefeller has said he may have zoned out at the controls. he may have dosed off and then snapped awake too late to stop the train in time the ntsb will continue to interview the engineer and also look back at >> a major u.s. employer has a strong message for employees. if you smoke we will not hire you. >> one of the leading humans companies on the planet with more than 8,500 u.s. employees. and today the company announced it's changing its hiring policies effectively telling future employs you cannot work for us if you smoke, chew tobacco or even use e cigarettes. >> the question is can you engage in off duty activities. >> nationwide company is going to have to tailor their policies to the particular state they are in. there are states in which this would be unlawful. >> cigna plans to roll out
lisa stark joins us from washington. what is the latest? >> that train should have been going at 30 miles an hour around the curve. there are no published reports this morning including from wabc, those reports indicate that the engineer, william rockefeller has said he may have zoned out at the controls. he may have dosed off and then snapped awake too late to stop the train in time the ntsb will continue to interview the engineer and also look back at >> a major u.s. employer has...
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all right lisa was like very much sarah kenyans tps update again that's the least it kept them speak realize that northeastern i knew as a santa tracking demonstrations are taking place. back to us from diesel said coursing up roll across the atlantic the u s state of texas has been shaken by several earthquakes recently with some scientists saying dozens of nearby tree wells on to bang them are my pride to this the professor the end of this evil taxes. i didn't break over the striking activity should be subjected to more federal regulation what needs to happen is there needs to be more harm to those who are most vulnerable to the harms and all. here you know companies talk about conducting this in a state away. but the there is no objective answer to what this state. this is um it's it's a system that vulnerable to what was called normal accidents they can certainly something to happen go wrong with that at any time. the weather that's too frequently occurring or whether the cars involved are of greater magnitude i think reasonable people can disagree on that question. so the real q
all right lisa was like very much sarah kenyans tps update again that's the least it kept them speak realize that northeastern i knew as a santa tracking demonstrations are taking place. back to us from diesel said coursing up roll across the atlantic the u s state of texas has been shaken by several earthquakes recently with some scientists saying dozens of nearby tree wells on to bang them are my pride to this the professor the end of this evil taxes. i didn't break over the striking activity...
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of calling the shots here and that their concerns are not really think taken into account all right lisa thank you very much for keeping up keeping us updated lucy council speaking live from northeast and remind you where there is anti fracking demonstrations taking place. you fracking is also coursing through across the atlantic the u.s. state of texas has been shaken by several of those quite sure recently with some scientists saying dozens of nearby drilling wells to blame environmental activists and professor at the university of north texas adumbrated will release fracking activity should be should jack did some more thorough regulation. what needs to happen is there needs to be more empowerment for those who are most vulnerable to the harms involved here you know companies talk about conducting this in a safe way but the there is no objective answer to what is safe this is it's it's a system that's vulnerable to what was called normal accidents that can there's going to be something's going to happen oh wrong with that at any time now whether that's too frequently occurring or whet
of calling the shots here and that their concerns are not really think taken into account all right lisa thank you very much for keeping up keeping us updated lucy council speaking live from northeast and remind you where there is anti fracking demonstrations taking place. you fracking is also coursing through across the atlantic the u.s. state of texas has been shaken by several of those quite sure recently with some scientists saying dozens of nearby drilling wells to blame environmental...
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lisa stark joins us from washington. what is the latest? >> that train should have been going at 30 miles an hour around the curve. there are no published reports this morning including from wabc, those reports indicate that the engineer, william rockefeller has said he may have zoned out at the controls. he may have dosed off and then snapped awake too late to stop the train in time the ntsb will continue to interview the engineer and also look back at consider this: the news of the day plus so much more. >> we begin with the government shutdown. >> answers to the questions no one else will ask. >> it seems like they can't agree to anything in washington no matter what. >> antonio mora, award winning and hard hitting. >> we've heard you talk about the history of suicide in your family. >> there's no status quo, just the bottom line. >> but, what about buying shares in a professional athlete? >> welcome book al jazeera america. a group in baton rouge, louisiana, wants to breakaway from the state's capitol city blaming poor education. it has
lisa stark joins us from washington. what is the latest? >> that train should have been going at 30 miles an hour around the curve. there are no published reports this morning including from wabc, those reports indicate that the engineer, william rockefeller has said he may have zoned out at the controls. he may have dosed off and then snapped awake too late to stop the train in time the ntsb will continue to interview the engineer and also look back at consider this: the news of the day...
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august's lisa stark for us in washington. thanks, lisa. >> metro north is part of the metropolitan transportation authority. the derailment was the fifth this year. in september, the m.t.a. named a committee to investigate the problem. three trains derailed on tracks this year, 76 people were hurt in may. a freight trail went off the rails in the bronx in july. with it the number one subway went off the rails in manhattan. for more on the investigation into the metro north train derailment, we are joined by todd curtis. mr. curtis thank you for being with us this morning. you've been following this investigation closely. >> you have a very wide range of organizations involved in this accident. typically, the ntsb brings in other organizations to help get to the bottom of an accident, but because of the tremendous resources within new york city and new york state, you have several safety organizations, not just the ntsb who are involved here. these organizations have had a long term interest as you said before in recall safety
august's lisa stark for us in washington. thanks, lisa. >> metro north is part of the metropolitan transportation authority. the derailment was the fifth this year. in september, the m.t.a. named a committee to investigate the problem. three trains derailed on tracks this year, 76 people were hurt in may. a freight trail went off the rails in the bronx in july. with it the number one subway went off the rails in manhattan. for more on the investigation into the metro north train...
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lisa stark joins us from washington. what is the latest? >> that train should have been going at 30 miles an hour around the curve. there are no published reports this morning including from wabc, those reports indicate that the engineer, william rockefeller has said he may have zoned out at the controls. he may have dosed off and then snapped awake too late to stop the train in time the ntsb will continue to interview the engineer and also look back at >>> welcome al jazeera america. i'm ste -- stephanie sy. president obama is set to speak in a few minutes about the economy. >>> a top hezbollah leader is killed. the lebanese group says he was assassinated. ♪ >>> the u.s. economy is growing but so is the income gap between the rich and the poor. president obama will talk about how to change that and other aspects of the economy when h
lisa stark joins us from washington. what is the latest? >> that train should have been going at 30 miles an hour around the curve. there are no published reports this morning including from wabc, those reports indicate that the engineer, william rockefeller has said he may have zoned out at the controls. he may have dosed off and then snapped awake too late to stop the train in time the ntsb will continue to interview the engineer and also look back at >>> welcome al jazeera...
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lisa stark reports from washington with more on how the investigation will go. >> this is the beginning of a lengthy investigation. the mta has recovered two event recorders, kind of like black boxes on aeroplanes, and it should tell them how fast the train was going, whether the engineer applied breaks. the engineer on the train was injured but did survive. they'll be able to talk to the engineer to find out what was going on as the train came into the track. all seven cars, plus the loko motive derailed. the injuries occurred in the first cars that flipped over on the side. the mtsc will want to know what were the survivability factors. why will those who died survive. they'll look at how the train was put together to see if there's indications of safety improvements. they'll be looking at the maintenance on the rails, the signalling systems and the mta itself. the rail road had a lot of problems, including another passenger train derailment in may. luckily no one was killed. a number of people were injured in that derail: near the same section of track a 10-car freight train derailed
lisa stark reports from washington with more on how the investigation will go. >> this is the beginning of a lengthy investigation. the mta has recovered two event recorders, kind of like black boxes on aeroplanes, and it should tell them how fast the train was going, whether the engineer applied breaks. the engineer on the train was injured but did survive. they'll be able to talk to the engineer to find out what was going on as the train came into the track. all seven cars, plus the...
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i love lisa. my children love lisa, and that the illicit spending by the sisters have not been approved. this trial that's meant to be a fraud trial, is really unveiling much more about the couple's failed relationship. this morning, nigella saying that saatchi had a temper and didn't take part in family life. the trial carries on all week. george? >> thank you very much. >>> let's bring in dan abrams in right now. again, you have to remember, it is the assistants on trial here. but nigella lawson feels like she's on the stand. and that's because so much is going to turn on whether the jury believes she was using drugs. >> you can understand why she feels she's on trial there. the defense is in effect -- we were given permission to use these cards, in part because she was on drugs. we were working long hours because she was on drugs. that becomes a crucial part of the defense here. if these jurors don't believe that she was abusing drugs, i think this case is over. if they do, it still doesn't mea
i love lisa. my children love lisa, and that the illicit spending by the sisters have not been approved. this trial that's meant to be a fraud trial, is really unveiling much more about the couple's failed relationship. this morning, nigella saying that saatchi had a temper and didn't take part in family life. the trial carries on all week. george? >> thank you very much. >>> let's bring in dan abrams in right now. again, you have to remember, it is the assistants on trial here....
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lisa stark joins us from washington. what is the latest? >> that train should have been going at 30 miles an hour around the curve. there are no published reports this morning including from wabc, those reports indicate that the engineer, william rockefeller has said he may have zoned out at the controls. he may have dosed off and then snapped awake too late to stop the train in time the ntsb will continue to interview the engineer and also look back at >>> welcome to al jazeera america. i'm stephanie sy. the engineer who was at the controls of the commuter train that derailed in new york city may have nodded off before the crash. that's according to a union rep who spoke with the driver william rockefeller. alcohol tests on the crew members were negative. >>> the governor of illinois says he will sign a bill that will eliminate the state's pension shortfall. opponents say it is unfair to workers and retirees who paid into the system. vice president joe biden was
lisa stark joins us from washington. what is the latest? >> that train should have been going at 30 miles an hour around the curve. there are no published reports this morning including from wabc, those reports indicate that the engineer, william rockefeller has said he may have zoned out at the controls. he may have dosed off and then snapped awake too late to stop the train in time the ntsb will continue to interview the engineer and also look back at >>> welcome to al jazeera...